Philippine Secondary Lead Smelter Halts Production for 2 Months Due to Supply and Tech Issues

Published: May 22, 2026 11:50

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[Secondary Lead Production Update] It is reported that a secondary lead smelter in the Philippines (with a monthly production of approximately 1 kt) has been shut down for about 2 months due to tight raw material supply and the need for technological transformation, and the date to resume production is yet to be determined.

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